About this episode

Dr. Becky discusses with Belle Burden the implications of being the 'good girl' and its impact on self-identity and communication with children.

Dr. Becky talks to Belle Burden, author of Strangers, about why "being good" can quietly cost you yourself, how kids notice far more than we give them credit for, and why it's never too late to tell them the truth.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Becky

Guest: Belle Burden

Topics covered

• parenting
• self-identity
• communication
• child development
• truth-telling

Keywords

• good girl
• self-identity
• parenting
• child development
• truth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Strangers

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